Billionaire's Long Journey of Chasing His Love-Chapter 606 - 520: A Huge Secret (Three Updates)

What did Nancy write?

A letter of repentance!

After reading the letter, Empress Haotian looked up at Emperor Haotian and said, "She was awakened by Xia Rou’s note. It didn’t come from a desire deep within her to change."

"Should I try talking to her again?"

"Talk about what? Haven’t you already spoken to Kai Di enough? Randy, I have absolutely no confidence in this daughter of ours anymore. I’m truly afraid I can’t guide her back onto the right path."

"But she’s still our daughter. We can’t give up on her."

Empress Haotian massaged her temples and hurriedly opened an email that popped up on the computer.

The maid worked quickly; she had already sent over the surveillance footage of Nancy and Xia Rou heading to Joseph’s palace.

Empress Haotian focused intently on the screen, afraid to miss a single detail. On the first viewing, apart from Nancy giving Joseph some milk candies, nothing seemed out of the ordinary.

She picked up the phone and called the maid, "Were the milk candies Nancy fed Joseph bought by you?"

"No, Princess Nancy brought them herself. She saw Joseph crying a lot, so she asked me to take the half-eaten milk candies from her bag and give them to Joseph."

Empress Haotian furrowed her brows slightly. "Alright, I understand. For now, don’t discuss today’s events with anyone."

After putting the phone down, Emperor Haotian noticed his wife still had a troubled expression. He quickly walked over, "It’s almost dawn. You should rest. We’ll investigate this slowly."

Empress Haotian glanced at the dim, grayish sky outside. Supporting herself on the table, she stood up. "Send Nancy some food, and then you should get some rest as well... About those milk candies, have someone buy more after daybreak and deliver them to Nancy."

"You go get some rest. I’ll handle this matter," Emperor Haotian said, helping his wife back to the bedroom.

In the days that followed, things seemed calm on the surface, but hidden tensions stirred beneath.

On the second day, Empress Haotian ordered Nancy’s release, but she used her busy schedule as an excuse not to meet Nancy even once.

Emperor Haotian, however, made time to visit their daughter, even "specifically" bringing her plenty of milk candies.

Nancy smiled when she saw the candies. "Dad, how did you know I love these?"

"Your mom said you love them."

Nancy pouted slightly. "Dad, what’s Mom been busy with lately? I haven’t seen her in days. Could it be she still hasn’t forgiven me and doesn’t want to see me?"

"If she hadn’t forgiven you, would she have had me buy so many milk candies for you? Your aunt may be dead, but her people are still covertly operating. Until this group is eliminated, your mother and I won’t have peace of mind."

"How’s the cleanup coming along?"

"Most of them have been rooted out. As for how your mother’s handling the specifics, I haven’t asked yet."

Nancy looked at Emperor Haotian, her brows slowly knitting in concern. "Dad, this country belongs to you, and yet you have Mom handle everything. One day, if she decides she wants to be queen, what then?"

Emperor Haotian gazed deeply at Nancy. "Don’t assume your mom has that kind of ambition. Even if she did want my throne, I’d gladly offer it to her!"

Nancy giggled and hugged Emperor Haotian’s arm. "Dad, you treat Mom so well! Hehehe... But what if I want it? Will you give it to me or not?" 𝕗𝐫𝐞𝕖𝕨𝐞𝗯𝚗𝕠𝘃𝐞𝚕.𝐜𝗼𝚖

Emperor Haotian chuckled and patted her hand. "Silly girl, if you ever sit in my position, you’ll realize how difficult it is. Right now, you might want it, but when the time comes, you’ll end up crying."

"Do you really think I want it? I’m just teasing you! Look at how exhausted you’ve been lately. Mom doesn’t even seem to care about you," Nancy said, pulling Emperor Haotian to sit on the sofa as she raised her hand to gently massage his temples. "Dad, let me help you relax."

"Your mom does care about me, but she just doesn’t have the time. Right now, there are too many things relying on her..."

"Dad, why don’t I help you? Ever since I returned to your side, I haven’t done anything..." Nancy started to pout again. "Ugh... I’d better not make things harder for you. That day, because of Xia Mom leaving, I couldn’t think straight and acted out so badly. I must’ve really upset Mom."

"It wasn’t just your mom. Even I was angry! Xia Mom is getting older and still busy working in the palace. We can’t treat our benefactor that way. I was the one who suggested she retire. Your mom is even more mindful of her kindness; she gave Xia Mom the entire estate. But look at you—without knowing the full story, you grabbed a knife and tried to cut your wrist! If something had really happened to you, how do you think your mom and I would survive?"

Nancy sniffled. "I’ve been close to Xia Mom since I was little. At that time, I just couldn’t figure it out. Later, I realized that the people I’m closest to in this world are you and Mom, because your blood flows through my veins."